Science & Research
The Theia Impact and the Moon’s Formation
A Mars-sized body collided with the young Earth billions of years ago, setting the stage for the creation of our Moon.
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Satellites & Communication
China Launches Guowang and Yaogan-40 Satellites Ahead of Busy Fourth Quarter
China successfully launched two satellites in September, adding to a hectic end‑of‑year launch schedule.
Astronomy & Universe
Harvest Moon Over Erupting Etna
The APOD image of 1 October 2026 shows the full Harvest Moon rising behind the erupting Mount Etna on Sicily.
Science & Research
Color Shift Observed at Manitoba’s Northernmost Farmland in 2026
The farmland near The Pas changed from green to brown during the 2026 growing season.
Satellites & Communication
Galileo Space Building Satellites That Process Signals in Orbit
The company is developing satellites that analyze signals directly in space to deliver rapid answers for defense and commercial users.
Mars & Moon
NASA Selects Three New Science Investigations for Moon Base
NASA has chosen three new scientific investigations and their payloads to expand lunar knowledge and support the construction of humanity’s first lunar outpost, Moon Base.
Astronomy & Universe
Sunrise-III Reveals Intricate Magnetic Structures in Quiet Solar Regions
The stratospheric balloon observatory Sunrise-III has uncovered unexpectedly fine magnetic structures in otherwise quiet areas of the Sun.
Satellites & Communication
NaviGate Demonstrates Autonomous Orbit Determination on D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier
Italian firm NaviGate has successfully completed the in-orbit demonstration of its NaviCode Caravel autonomous precise orbit determination system.
Satellites & Communication
Novaspace Forecasts Defense Satcom Revenue to Exceed $22.6 Billion by 2035
The second Novaspace report predicts strong growth in the military satellite communications market through 2035.
Mars & Moon
New NASA Material Envisaged for In‑Situ Lunar and Martian Manufacturing
Microscope images reveal a colorful, kaleidoscope‑like crystal structure in a NASA‑developed material that could be produced on the Moon or Mars to reduce launch mass.
Launches & Missions
NASA Plans Uncrewed Starliner Test Flight for Year-End
NASA and Boeing aim to complete an unpiloted Starliner test flight by the end of the year, with a crewed mission targeted for mid‑2028 if successful.
Science & Research
Oklahoma Meteor Impact Dated 100 Million Years Later Than Previously Thought
Researchers have revised the age of the Ames impact crater in Oklahoma, finding it to be about a hundred million years younger than earlier estimates. The update links geological history with the state’s oil and gas industry.